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Jack Skates

London
Jack Skates

Summary

Highly motivated and versatile Junior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in full-stack development. Passionate about test-driven development (TDD) and Agile methodologies. Love to work in teams and build exciting, forward-thinking projects with cutting-edge tech. Strong interest in AI and problem-solving.

Education

Makers Academy
London

03/2023 - 07/2023

University Overview

  • Completed a 16-week intensive coding bootcamp focused on full-stack software engineering.
  • Practiced pair programming and collaborated in group projects, fostering teamwork and communication.
  • Utilized Agile methodologies (MVP, sprints, tickets, stand-ups, and retrospectives) in project workflows.
  • Gained proficiency in TDD and OOP design principles, working with Ruby, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, MERN stack, and React Native.


Excuse.

Two-week final project for Makers. A mobile app that generates excuses using Open AI API and Nasa's EoNet API. I put forward the idea for this application to mobile, which led to us using React Native. This allowed us to gain valuable experience building a React Native Application from the ground up, as well as continuing to develop our skills in NodeJS


Acebook Fire

A functioning facebook clone. Two-week engineering project at makers geared towards understanding and adding to an existing codebase. MERN stack, Test Driven with Jest & Cypress


RuBnB

An AirBnB clone created as part of our first engineering project with Makers. Fullstack project built almost entirely with Ruby, HTML/CSS, RSpec, Sinatra, BCrypt


Chitter Challenge

A small twitter clone completed as a solo challenge for Makers. Ruby, RSpec, PostgresSQL, Sinatra, Active Record, Bcrypt

Work History

Formula Recruitment
London

Technical Consultant
09.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Worked as a Technical Recruiter, collaborating with high-level clients to fill Software Engineer and related roles.
  • Developed a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, TDD, and various tech stacks, including Java, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and Kotlin.
  • Worked to harsh deadlines in a high paced, technical environment where I was able to deliver my billing KPIs month to month


Music Gateway
Reigate, Surrey

Head of A&R
04.2017 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Led Music Industry SaaS startup that provided an online platform for creatives to collaborate and find opportunities.
  • Worked closely with the in-house Tech Team to develop and execute web-based platform features.
  • Managed team of 4 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
  • Created professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons.
  • Represented the business in overseas conferences, including LA and Hamburg.

Skills

  • JavaScript
  • Nodejs
  • React
  • React Native
  • Ruby
  • HTML & CSS
  • Git
  • Open AI API
  • MySQL
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Agile

Skills

Skills

Logistics:

  • Skilled in breaking down complex issues into manageable tasks and finding efficient solutions. Most notably I demonstrated this with my time at Music Gateway, where I would be given conceptual briefs from our CEO for new platform features such as a Music Retail feature, which I then designed and oversaw the implementation
  • Time management, during my time with Formula I was often given multiple roles from multiple clients and had to effectively breakdown the priorities and make sure I could deliver the clients needs within the time frame provided


Teamwork:

  • Natural leader with strong team-oriented values. During my time at Music Gateway I led a department of 4 people who reported directly to me.
  • Received compliments for confidence, technical knowledge, and friendly personality in group projects. This was most prevalent in my final group project with Makers where I was the de-facto leader, a position I relished in.
  • Led stand-ups, retrospectives, and cohort-wide presentations during Makers Academy projects.


Communication:

  • Excellent communication skills developed through working with diverse teams and high-level clients, both in my time at Music Gateway dealing with major labels such as Warner, and at Formula working with high level tech clients.
  • Effective in conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Technical Consultant
Formula Recruitment
09.2021 - 08.2022
Head of A&R
Music Gateway
04.2017 - 08.2021
Makers Academy
03/2023 - 07/2023

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